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Marcos approves onion trader limit, says DTI official

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 06 05:20 PM

President Marcos Jr. has approved initiatives proposed by the DTI to help regulate the soaring prices of onions in the country, an official said. Read more »

As PH 'traverses troubled waters,' Marcos tells US involvement imp't

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 02 12:46 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. told US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III that the superpower must be involved in partnerships most especially the country is 'traversing troubled waters.' Read more »

'Appointed' by Marcos? Palace warns vs scammers

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 27 08:46 PM

These people have allegedly asked money in return so victims can secure these appointments, the Presidential Communications Office said. Read more »

Marcos Jr.: Coast Guard plays critical role in defending PH

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 26 08:41 PM

'As many of the incidents have started to show over the past few years, that mission has become more, shall we say, intense. Now you are expected to defend not only the coastline, but to defend our nationals.' Read more »

Marcos hopes Congress will pass RCEP: Palace

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 25 06:11 PM

In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office said the RCEP is among 'those being pushed by the Palace based on the President’s directives.' Read more »

Marcos wants agri expert to lead DA

Job Manahan and Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 05:10 PM

'Hindi, kailangan eksperto sa agrikultura. Agriculture is a very complicated subject. Hindi lang kung sino-sino basta’t magaling mag-manage.' Read more »

Analyst: Marcos 'entitled' to own take on father's ouster

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 20 05:58 PM

Froilan Calilung of the UST political science department admitted that the Marcoses' exile was a 'dark episode' for the family. Read more »

Marcos vows to not 'concede' to any territorial claims

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 19 11:21 PM

'We cannot concede any of the territorial claims that are being made against our established territory.' Read more »

WATCH: Marcos says S. China Sea dispute 'keeps me up at night'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 11:50 AM

During his interview with WEF Borge Brende in Davos, Switzerland, Marcos said his policy centers on peace and stability, adding that 'if something goes wrong here, we are going to suffer.' Read more »

Palace names new Marcos appointees

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 02:05 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has appointed several officials in various agencies and commissions, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Read more »

Marcos Jr. wants streamlined gov't data amid smuggling woes

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 14 11:33 AM

Among the measures to address this, the Palace added, is to delineate functions of agencies or establish new ones. Read more »

'China seeks partnership with local fishing villages'

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 13 03:59 PM

Carlos said this was among the things being proposed to establish peace and resolution in the disputed waters following President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr's visit to Asia's largest economy. Read more »

DFA: Marcoses' Swiss accounts a non-issue when he visits Davos

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 12 05:13 PM

Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Carlos Sorreta said no legal mechanisms 'have been triggered' during the President's participation for the 2023 World Economic Forum in Davos regarding this. Read more »

DFA has to discuss Ukraine's request for a call with Marcos: official

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 12 07:11 PM

DFA Undersecretary Carlos Sorreta said they 'have to discuss' the Ukraine government's request. Read more »

Ex-COA chief named new PH Competition Commission head

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 12 09:04 AM

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has chosen former COA chairman Michael Aguinaldo as the new chairman of the Philippine Competition Commission. He also designated Robert Bioco as the new chief of the National Food Authority. Read more »

Garafil is new Presidential Communications Office secretary

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 10 10:45 AM

President Marcos has chosen Cheloy Garafil as the new secretary of the Presidential Communications Office, Malacañang announced on Tuesday. Read more »

Marcos invites China's Xi to visit PH

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 21 03:29 AM

The Philippines, under Marcos Jr., has reaffirmed its bilateral relations with China by pushing for cooperation on several fronts including business, tourism, maritime security, among others. Read more »

Marcos denies Filipino fishers' WPS return solely up to China

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 05 06:18 PM

President Marcos said China would not have a 'unilateral' say on when Filipino fishermen can resume activities in disputed waters. Read more »

Marcos: 2022 sugar import mess a 'procedural mistake'

Katrina Domingo and Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 05 05:46 PM

A Palace probe 'absolved of any liability' several SRA officials tagged in a botched sugar importation order last year. Read more »

PH gets $13.7-B 'investment pledges' from China on energy

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 05 06:36 PM

Marcos also welcomed potential investors in photovoltaic, onshore and offshore wind turbine generation, waste-to-energy, and other renewable energy projects. Read more »